CVE-2023-23618

Name: CVE-2023-23618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-14T21:15:13.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23618 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Git for Windows is the Windows port of the revision control system Git. Prior to Git for Windows version 2.39.2, when `gitk` is run on Windows, it potentially runs executables from the current directory inadvertently, which can be exploited with some social engineering to trick users into running untrusted code. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Git for Windows is the Windows port of the revision control system Git. Prior to Git for Windows version 2.39.2, when `gitk` is run on Windows, it potentially runs executables from the current directory inadvertently, which can be exploited with some social engineering to trick users into running untrusted code. A patch is available in version 2.39.2. As a workaround, avoid using `gitk` (or Git GUI's "Visualize History" functionality) in clones of untrusted repositories.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Git For Windows Project	Git For Windows	< 2.39.2

References

https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/commit/49a8ec9dac3cec6602f05fed1b3f80a549c8c05cPatch
https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.39.2.windows.1Release Notes
https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-wxwv-49qw-35pmVendor Advisory
https://wiki.tcl-lang.org/page/execNot Applicable
https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/commit/49a8ec9dac3cec6602f05fed1b3f80a549c8c05cPatch
https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/releases/tag/v2.39.2.windows.1Release Notes
https://github.com/git-for-windows/git/security/advisories/GHSA-wxwv-49qw-35pmVendor Advisory
https://wiki.tcl-lang.org/page/execNot Applicable

Timeline

Published: Feb 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23618?

How severe is CVE-2023-23618?

CVE-2023-23618 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23618?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST